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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,942.96, 20,621.44 and 8,228.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,942.96, 20,621.44 and 8,228.72 is: 11,355.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,942.96 : 20,621.44 = 8,228.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,942.96/20,621.44 = 8,228.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,942.96x = 20,621.44 × 8,228.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,942.96x = 169,688,055.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,688,055.76/14,942.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,355.72

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